Introduction
An educator who possesses a biblical worldview and a Christian philosophy of education means that the instructor views life, life’s purpose, and all of history from the standpoint of the Christian religion. For such an instructor, the Incarnation is the most important moment in all of history, because it is the moment in which God became Man and the beginning of the redemption of mankind was initiated. The biblical worldview incorporates into such a teacher’s perspective the Old Testament conception of human nature: the fall of man, through the first sin; the loss of the… Continue Reading...
immediate crises requiring immediate resolutions.
However, transformative mediation does correspond with a Biblical worldview. The Biblical worldview encourages a humble approach to conflict resolution, whereby parties involved in the dispute subsume their will to the will of God: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness,” (2 Corinthians 12:9). The slow and painstaking process of transformative mediation is also Biblically grounded. “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,” (James 1:19). The Bible also repeatedly underscores the importance of mutual respect, recognition, and the golden rule: “So in everything, do to others what… Continue Reading...
